Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

Kip Bedell was a pioneering figure during the 1980’s founding of Long Island’s wine industry. Today Bedell Cellars produces a crisp + citrus toned Chardonnay in a style reflecting Long Island's answer to Chablis, that has been recognized by The Wine Spectator as a 91 Point offering. #wine #winepodcast #chardonnay #longislandwinery #northforkwine

Today we highlight Royal Prince brand of Pinot Noir, produced in The Santa Lucia Highlands as a collaboration between two talented veterans of California’s wine industry: David Green & Maayan Koschitzky. Santa Lucia Highlands’ proximity to Monterey Bay provides a unique micro climate that enhances the quality of these wine grapes. Royal Prince Pinot Noir 2019 offering reflects a lovely spice tone & bright cherry notes, over delivering for its price in the $30 range. #wine #winepodcast #pinotnoir #californiawine #santaluciahighlands

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The Loire Valley of France produces an impressive selection of Sauvignon Blanc offerings Sancerre is the best known Loire region, but value-conscious consumers should also discover Touraine's refreshing white wines such as "Les Lunelus" which can be found at Hampton Wines in Westhampton NY for under $20. #winelover #wine #whitewine #sauvignonblanc #touraine

David Kohl is proud to represent Burgundy wine estate Domaine Perraud, and today presents a 100% Chardonnay selection “Les Cadoles” from Macon’s Pouilly-Loche region. A top value in the $25 range, highlights include stone fruits + a vanilla spice tone. #wine #winepodcast #chardonnay #whitewine #pouillyloche

David Kohl visits the newly restored Peacock Alley Hotel Bar ay NYC’s iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Holiday decor is glorious, and the wine list features by-the-glass gems like this mineral rich golden Chablis produced by Drouhin Vaudon, to pair with our hearty bar bites selection of beef fat fries. #wine #winepodcast #waldorfastoria #nycholidays #peacockalleyloungenyc #winelover #nycfoodie #chablis

David Kohl was excited to review the wine list at Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria’s newly re-launched hotel lobby lounge. What a wonderful surprise to find Bordeaux’s iconic Chateau Margaux’s 3rd wine offered by-the-glass : “Margaux du Chateau Margaux” a truly exquisite selection that provided a new tasting discovery for David, because the vineyard estate only produces this value line during selected bountiful harvests. The elegant & liquid mineral character of Chateau Margaux shines through, for a smooth as silk experience that pairs perfectly with brioche beef sliders.

#wine #winepodcast #chateaumargaux #margauxwine #waldorfastoria #nycholidays #nycfoodie #beefsliders

David Kohl visits Insignia Steakhouse on Long Island, where the excellent wine list includes by the glass pours of iconic Napa selections such as this 2022 Joseph Phelps offering. What a perfect pairing for a 16 oz Australian Wagyu Ribeye. This is a terrific place to celebrate a special occasion. #wine #winepodcast #napacabernet #winelover #wagyuribeye #longislandfoodie #australianwagyu #steakhouse #josephphelps

Today’s wine trade is very much interested in the younger generation of drinkers, and is producing low alcohol brands to appeal to a broader audience. Traditional White Bordeaux is 12% alcohol content but today we taste a Sauvignon Blanc @ only 6% from Tutiac wine cooperative in Bordeaux’s Blaye region. A nose of strong citrus tones is fresh and appealing. The fruity taste is easy to drink and works well as a food wine, although lower acidity due to the restrained alcohol. #wine #winepodcast #lowalchoholwine #6%wine #tutiacwine #whitebordeaux